When we live a lie, after a while we start to believing that it is true.  Now, the “lie” may not be a conscious one, and may not be an intentional “lie” at all.  What we are talking about is living a life other than your own, for the sake of someone else – either consciously or unconsciously.

Take for example, a person who “suits up” everyday to go to work.  They are putting on the clothes and looking the way they are required to look for the job at hand.  Others, might put on a uniform, or a shirt for the place that they work.  That is not the “lie” that we are talking about.  That is simply a uniform for their job that is required by the company.

What happens, though, when a person is on their own time?  Do they continue to put on a “uniform” not for themselves, but to impress others?  Yes, there are times as well when this is a social requirement – such as attendance at a wedding or the like.  But what happens when no one is watching?

We are not just talking about “uniforms” and clothing.  We are talking about the deeper part of yourself.  Are you in touch with your inner-self or is it covered up in “uniforms” and is unreachable?   Do you continually care about what others think?  Are you always working on your “appearance” to the outside world?

The “uniforms” come in all sorts of ways.  It might be replacing the counter top in your kitchen with the latest, expensive, “rock de jour.”  It could be outside of your home, and investing large amounts of money to make it look good to the neighbors.   If you want these things for yourself, that is certainly okay.  The question you need to ask is whether or not it’s for you, or to look good to others?

When we focus our energies on what other people think, we lose ourselves in the process and begin to ignore what we think.  Take the time today to observe yourself around your home, at your work, and out in public.  Are you being “yourself” or pretending to be someone else?  When we pretend, we are giving up our essence and basically admitting that we are inadequate.

The thing you must remember, is that NO ONE is inadequate – and especially not you!  Bring back your essence and give up the need of caring what others think.   You know your truth, but it may be covered up in the “lies” that have been built for years.

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When we have the most confidence in ourselves is when we truly no longer feel the need to care about what others think of us.  Find that strength and that confidence that may be buried deep inside of you!

Written, Thu, Jun 23, 2016 8:04 – 8:13 AM MDT